Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Senior Manager International Learning is a strategic partner and value-adding International Learning Subject Matter Expert who supports hematology oncology (CLL and/or AML). Serves as an expert in therapeutic knowledge, curriculum development, performance excellence, capability building and change management to develop high impact, integrated learning strategies, tactics and plans which enable AbbVie to be ahead of the curve. As a key business partner for the assigned brand team(s), the individual will incorporate the International Integrated Brand Plan within Integrated International Learning Plans utilizing foundational standards while injecting innovative and forward-thinking learning expertise that will support execution excellence upon implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

Subject matter expert to an assigned brand team(s), acts as a strategic partner either supporting a International Brand Team OR as a member of the International Brand Team. Assess and understand cross-functional learning needs to develop and deliver effective integrated learning plans aligned with brand strategy and tactical plans to support execution excellence. Effectively propose/manage brand budget aligned to the lifecycle of the brand and learning needs for the brand.Building relationships and partnering with key stakeholders at International, Areas and Top 12 Affiliates to gain agreement and co-create Oncology Learning Materials to support execution of the International learning plans. Leads monthly International Learning sessions for area/affiliate alignment and co-creation. Manage key contacts for area/affiliates.Maintaining a high level of Continuing Professional Development in Learning & Development, keeping up to date on industry trends and best practices including appropriate use of AI and technology solutionsConducting vendor evaluations in partnership with purchasing to ensure the right vendor is selected for optimal project developmentSelecting vendors and maintaining strong partnership with vendors to develop content aligned with brand strategic and tactical plans within budgetActing as medical/regulatory lead to gain appropriate approvals for end user usePlanning, developing and executing material roll out through internal communication plans and train the trainer programs to support execution excellence of learning contentEnsuring learning content is accessible to end users via Academy in addition to Veeva. Manage all curriculum content to ensure it is all up-to-date and relevant within all platforms and all stakeholders understand where to find the brand aligned learning materialsEnsuring content development is aligned to International learning “standards” for consistency across therapeutic areas maintaining a “standard core curriculum” while also customizing to business needs leveraging AI and technology solutions Measuring impact of International learning tactics to ensure value is delivered to the brand and to cross functional partners in addition to supporting execution excellence within Area and Affiliates

Interpersonal Skills:

Effectively collaborate and communicate with colleagues in varying levels of responsibility including Product managers, Marketing Managers, Associate Directors and Directors of cross functional teams including Marketing, Medical, Access, HEOR and US Learning in addition to area/affiliate learning partners and vendor partners.Demonstrate advanced communication, influence, and marketing skills, while being sensitive to variable needs.Developing partnerships with strong emotional intelligence founded on trust, meeting needs and delivering upon expectationsEngaging and fun to work with, stimulating others with enthusiasm, energy, and a can-do attitudeLeveraging internal and external learning network; be a valued and reliable partnerSimplifying complicated content into easy-to-understand succinct messages
 
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree, MBA or related advanced degree is preferredExperience designing curriculums and creating training materials that demonstrates strong knowledge of curriculum design and content developmentStrong communication and master facilitation skills including the ability to deliver learning programs to multi-cultural audiencesNetworking with external key stakeholders, industry forums and learning specialists to inform a compelling and differentiated learning and capability strategyStrategic thinking & tactical business planning skills to diagnose needs, develop project plans and create learning content aligned to needs

Experience:                                                                                                         

Seeking 7-10 years of combined learning, sales and marketing experience or related cross functional expertiseDeveloping the right learning curriculum aligned to business partners needs leveraging AI and technology solutionsDesigning Integrated Learning Plans aligned with Integrated brand plansStrong collaboration or experience within Areas and Affiliate/Top 12 countriesDemonstrated ability to develop strong partnerships with cross functional colleagues at varying levels including Product Managers, Marketing Managers, Associate Directors, and DirectorsProven ability to integrate business trends, brand strategies, and marketplace drivers into plans that drive competitive advantages for the organizationDemonstrated success working in a highly matrix environment

Business Skills:

Consistently demonstrates the AbbVie leadership behaviors; Possess knowledge of the AbbVie business, our organization, our brands, our therapeutic areas, products, pipeline, and competitionDemonstrated knowledge of the Integrated Brand Plan framework with the flexibility to coach International Brand Teams when needed (or demonstrate high level of aptitude to learn AbbVie’s strategic planning framework and coach to the framework). Appropriately integrate key elements into an Integrated International Learning PlanPossess business knowledge of the bio-pharma sector including knowledge of the external environment, relevant stakeholders, and our customersOpen-minded and curious, combined with a highly innovative and creative approach, always and looking for opportunities to improve, and embed this behavior in the organizationExpertise in strategic thinking and planning, aligning learning strategies and priorities based on critical business needs and strategies to add the most valueExpertise in project management to support multiple priorities and integrate multi-functional elements into one learning plan connecting dependencies, without gaps or missing timelines

Learning Skills:

Possess knowledge of leading-edge learning theories, practices, benchmarks, systems, AI and learning technologies, and digital learningDemonstrate effective, articulate communication skills (verbal and written), active listening, effective probing, and facilitation skillsSimplify, clarify and focus, bringing best practices in learning, acting with agility and being open to adjust and adapt, building a sustainable learning culture with learning agilityBe a change agent who empowers others through advice and expertise in learning and behavioral change, including instructional designManage learning programs and interventions from vision and strategy to implementation, delivery, and facilitation; leveraging staff where required, and employing innovative approachesBe confident in coaching and comfortable giving and receiving feedbackApply a performance consulting approach through the effective application of the six elements of Performance EssentialsEnsure optimal use of resources, measuring outcomes and analyzing available data sources
Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.​

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